Thomas Hubert
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News
- 5 Jan 2015
Protected areas: biodiversity troves and carbon sinks under one canopy?
Research from Cameroon highlights carbon stocks of the Kom-Mengamé Forest.
News
- 27 Oct 2014
Cameroon research adds to growing consensus on sustainable climate change strategies
"Local communities are the people who monitor whether carbon storage in the forest increases or decreases."
News
- 6 Oct 2014
In fight against African pests, researchers point to natural-born killers
Many African farmers are suspicious of natural pesticides, despite their significant benefits.
News
- 28 Sep 2014
Chinese timber companies in Zambia: few jobs, but more outlets for local loggers
Chinese logging in Zambia is somewhat unusual, with small companies started with migrant savings.
News
- 13 Aug 2014
Growing Chinese presence a wake-up call for African natural resource managers
African states need to become better equipped to deal with powerful international partners.
Event Coverage
- 6 Aug 2014
Missed opportunities in joint funding for climate mitigation and adaptation, experts say
Scientists suggest mitigation projects should include measures to help local communities adapt to shifts in climate patterns.
News
- 5 Aug 2014
New research seeks to gauge forests’ role in climate adaptation
Conservation of forests plays a strong role in communities' capacity to adapt to natural hazards.
Event Coverage
- 4 Aug 2014
Focus on resilience can risk turning into a power grab, researchers caution
Adaptation pathways need to integrate sustainability and resilience with social equality, human rights, well-being and security.
